Great food and service - came here on a weeknight and it wasn't too busy, mostly just couples that seemed to be regulars along with some families. The food was amazing and vegetarian friendly!! The bread that comes as a starter with the oil was one of my favorite parts of the meal. It was so fluffy and full of air but also flavorful. I could have eaten an entire loaf of it if it was in front of me. We ordered the bruschetta and cheesy garlic bread to start, nothing particularly noteworthy. I wouldn't order these again, rather just wait until the bread gets to your table. For main, the eggplant Florentine was okay as well. It was a huge portion which was great value for money and the taste was good, but again not particularly noteworthy. When I'm back next time I'll probably just get another pasta dish or personal pizza. Creme brûlée and tiramisu - oh my god they were so good. Would recommend. My only minor complaint was that we had to ask the servers multiple times for specific things like red pepper flakes, water, to go boxes etc. read more

Cafe Amore - Eggplant Florentine - Cafes Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Nobody is going to give mamma a bad review. She is the best thing that's happened to our neighborhood. I have been eating here since they opened and have never once had bad food or a bad experience. So friendly and so good. Get the manicotti and the house salad. I have other favorites but this is the most popular one amongst my family. When my parents come to town they always say, "can we go to Amore"?.... read more

Delicious food and great portions. I've ordered takeout here twice within the past two weeks because it's just *that* good! Please support this local restaurant during COVID-19! read more

In Dallas for a visit with family and came to Amore for dinner again. Even on a Saturday evening we were able to reserve a table for six and an hour after we arrived, all tables were taken. As always, the servers are very warm, friendly, and professional. This is a BYOB place with Amore providing the glassware. We had several orders of the bruschetta for an appetizer and they arrived in short order hot and tasty. My choice of entrée was the Osso Bucco. I have had this selection on several previous visits and up until now has never disappointed. It was not the veal but the vegetables and sauce which accompany the dish as a part of the recipe. The veggies were under cooked and room temperature. The sauce was hot but lacked the incredible flavor I have enjoyed before But on the upside, the veal was full of flavor and fork tender. My wife chose their lasagne as she has always enjoyed it. But tonight it was only okay from the flavor aspect. The rest of our party, all regular customers, were pleased with their selections. We will come back on our next visit trusting tonight's less than stellar performance was just a fluke. read more

I'm so sad writing this review because I have been going to cafe amore for years and the food is great, but the way the manager speaks to her employees is awful. I was there for 15 min and she was berating the girl taking orders over the phone. The girl was trying her best and it made me sick the way she was being treated. If you've ever worked in the service industry this is your worst nightmare. She also yelled at me for not saying my order exactly the way it was on the menu. This will be the last time I'm going to this place and telling my friends to do the same. Better off going to Roman Cucina down the street. read more

Since Dallas is a near waste-land when it comes to good Italian food, I looked forward to trying Cafe Amore. The restaurant was busy when I arrived this evening but I was seated quickly. They serve nice, fresh bread to all tables which I enjoyed. I ordered the mozzarella and tomato ala caprese. Based on the description on the menu of tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and red onion, and olive oil, I requested no red onion. Well, I wish I'd known about the many other ingredients added by Cafe Amore. It also came with capers, black olives, green olives, and diced goat cheese!! The tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil were all fresh and didn't need all of these other distractions which really took away from this classic dish. Most Italian cooks/chefs know that capers mixed with dairy is a recipe for a tummy ache. My entree was the shrimp Cremona which had a nice, flavorful creamy sauce with plump shrimp. For dessert I ordered the cannoli. The filling was exactly what I anticipated with sweetened ricotta and some chocolate chips. Unfortunately, the cannoli shell was very hard which means it wasn't fresh made. It was difficult to bite into and I didn't finish it. The service wasn't anything spectacular and seemed to be all employees jumping in with no real procedures in place. I also recently found MoMo Italian Restaurant which is much better so I don't know if I'll return to Cafe Amore. read more

We live in West Plano & were frequent diners at what used to be an Cafe Amore location there, until a family member of the owners' decided to re-brand the restaurant & use marinara in almost every dish offered, including chicken Marsala! Many of the regulars abandoned the location due to the changes. I called the Richardson location several months ago & was assured the menu hadn't been ruined as the Plano location We finally ate there this past weekend & couldn't have been more pleased! The service was great, the food awesome & clearly this restaurant has many regulars with good reason. Thank you & we will be back! And the deserts were awesome- especially the tiramisu! read more

If I was selfish, I would say this place is terrible stay away to keep it a hidden gem. But I have to be honest as say this place is some of the best Italian food I've had in Texas. It is small from the outside but very comfortable. The sauce has such a fresh robust taste in all their dishes and pizza. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy some great Italian food in a nice very family friendly restaurant. Pricing is also VERY reasonable! read more

Cafe Amore - All made fresh in the kitchen! - Cafes Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Excellent food, service and great ambience. Perfect menu and great prices!! Will definitely be back. read more

A delightful surprise off the beaten path. Great food at very reasonable prices. Excellent service. Don't miss an opportunity to dine here. BYOB. read more

HOORAY! I definitely stopped by this place on a whim because I wanted fancy pizza. It was so wonderful. I don't really know how else to describe it because I can't really come up with words that will do it justice. The pre-bread dinner is also fantastic because it is so fluffy and I love a vinegar/olive oil dip. I gave it four stars instead of five because my friends ordered pasta (which was a bad decision because pizza is #1 in everyone's heart) and they thought it was moderate. I'm going back when I'm again in the mood for fancy pizza. read more

Our latest visit to Cafe Amore was a disaster. The waiter was slow and the service wasn't great. We've been to this restaurant several times and have liked it because of the price and quality of food. Today was a total disappointment...the food didn't taste good and the manager actually took the plate we sent back and try to "sell" us on it. We sent back a plate of chicken marsala due to the funny taste of the chicken as well as it was luke warm. The manager tried to argue with us about how they served the best chicken marsala and started making a big scene. When I told her the chicken was only luke warm, she stuck her finger on it and said it was normal. Here is a tip for you Ms. Rude Manager: 1. Please don't bring a plate I sent away back to my table. 2. Don't stick your nasty finger in the chicken. 3. I am the freaking customer...If I don't think your chicken marsala tastes good, or even normal...apologize...don't argue. This will be the last time I go to this place. read more

Ok, I love love LOVE this place. It is owned by a family, and they are very friendly... they walk around from table to table and converse with their customers.The food is especially a tasty treat I recommend the"Chicken Murphey" . Our waitress remembers our names every time we come in, It takes a little while to get your food, but that is because it is all cooked right there, this is no prefab food factory! This place also had a nice ambiance at night, perfect for a first date!:) read more

Compares favorably to Amore's in Snyder Plaza but without the background music and Italian decor. Plenty of free parking. We started with the stuffed mushrooms in an orange crab sauce that begged the soft bread to soak it up. The pasta was delicious, standard; the salad fresh and crisp. Mostly 4-top tables with wheeled chairs (love that!). The marble bathroom is a one-seated, but clean and attractive. The waiter mumbled, but everything else was good for a small family dinner. I'd definitely return. read more

This is a nice small Italian restaurant, they were quick to seat us and food came out pretty quick. Fun fact I found out is you can bring your own alcohol. I had the seafood linguine (not its actual name) but it had clams, mussels, calamari, and shrimp with a Mariana and wine sauce. It was good and didn't have a strong seafood smell to it. They use baby clams and I would of liked the regular size clam but that's just me. A friend of mine had the eggplant Parmesan and it was fantastic! The service was nice and quint but a little noisy (in their defense it was pretty packed). read more

I came here for an early dinner with my mom. The interior has a quaint, homey feel and feels like a family restaurant. The food was basic and good. Warm, fresh bread was served before dinner, along with olive oil infused with herbs. I love good bread, and this was good bread. I ordered the eggplant florentine, which was served with a side of spaghetti. It was tasty. My mom, who's a picky eater, commented that she liked the red sauce in her eggplant parmesan because it didn't taste as salty as sauce in most other restaurants. The service was eh. Our waiter was very friendly, but not that great. When bringing out the large salad that my mom and I were going to share, our waiter said he would return right away with extra plates for the salad. He never did. When we asked for to-go boxes, he brought the boxes but didn't have the foresight to think that we might want plastic bags as well. He brought them to us after we asked. All in all, a pretty good restaurant. If you happen to be in the Richardson area and want to eat cheap/affordable Italian food, I'd recommend Cafe Amore. read more

Got food delivered from Cafe Amore today and wow great food at a great price my husband got the spaghetti with meat sauce I got the carbonara and salmon and a creme brûlée's and everything tasted amazing we will definitely be going here again! read more

I went on a double date to Cafe Amore with a longtime friend the other night. I live up the street and frequently pass this restaurant, and I'd never been even there were always tons of people going in and out. She said good things about the place, and I wanted to try it, so we went there for dinner. There were tons of old people (nothing against old people), and there were dozens of wine bottles throughout the store that everyone had brought in, which is pretty cool. My friends were already sitting with their water when we came in, and it took another 10 minutes before we could flag a waiter to get water and bread. The water came in about 5 minutes and the bread didn't come for another 15 minutes after that, which was pretty upsetting because I was starving as I didn't eat lunch that day. The bread was gone within 2 minutes (each person only got 1 roll), and despite the fact that we asked our waiter for more, we didn't get it until after our meal had been served. It took just over 30 minutes to get our meal. I got the chicken marsala. While it was okay (especially for the price), it simply doesn't compare to Paesano's in Plano or Carrabas. I would have liked a real knife for cutting my chicken. The portions were small and I would have ordered more had the service been good, but I paid for my meal and left. I don't plan on returning. Service was very slow, and the food is not worth the wait. I felt neglected while we watched our waiter serve other tables. All I wanted were refills and bread, and don't understand why it took so long.....It was very loud inside, as well. My friend (who comes here all the time) seemed irritated at the service as well. I really, really wanted to like this place since it is so close, especially since I usually drive to Plano for good Italian food. I'm pretty disappointed. read more

Before a trip to Italy 10 years ago this holiday season (2013-14), this little place was recommended as the closest thing we would find to authentic Italian here in Dallas. Run by a family from Albania, their attention to unbelievably flavorful dishes and frugal prices were the perfect recipe. The family took interest in greeting the customers and were always friendly, and the ambience comfortable and homey, the volume of sound primarily from gregarious conversations from patrons, not an annoying sound system. Before the trip I felt their service was rather slow. After returning I realized it wasn't slow: it was European, or at least Italian. When you get a table in Italy, it is your table for the rest of the evening. There is no pressure to eat and leave quickly; the expectation that families will relax and talk. It has since been taken by new management I believe, but I ate there a couple of weeks ago and the charm and flavor remained. On Friday/Saturday nights the place is packed, so be prepared, to wait a bit, but an auspicious wait it will be. read more

I'm updating my review based on the last year of going here at least once a month. I do think they've made efforts to improve their service. At times, service can be a little absent. We've had a few servers go above and beyond as well. Favorite entrees include Lobster Ravioli and Farfalle Modo Mio. BYOB is always a win. The bread is still to die for when it's fresh! read more

Saw some other negative posts - a bit hesitant to try it. But we had a solid experience the Friday night we went. No charge BYOB helps create a great atmosphere from the start. Seemed a bit understaffed - not by much, maybe one or two people. Took a couple minutes at the door to actually get someone to tell us they would be with us soon. Our waitress was helpful and attentive, but would have appreciated another round or two in between delivering the food to make sure we were fine. The food itself - wow. I had the Chicken Pomodori, and my wife had the Chicken Carchofi, both were great tasting, and seemed cooked well. What seemed to be homemade yeast rolls went great with the dinner, was able to sop up all the sauce I wanted. Almost forgot - had my traditional Caesar (I try it everywhere they serve it!) and it was great! Portion was enough for two as well, I split it with my better half. Since Cafe Amore serves pizza as well, I was able to get a side of anchovies to top off the already tasty salad. I think the dressing may be homemade - not sure. That extra sprinkling of parmesan and black pepper they asked if I wanted never made it around, but I didn't ask a second time or care that much - it didn't need a lot more toppings, I just can't resist when they ask "Pepper, sir?" We tried to leave a little room for dessert, and got a slice of the black forest cheesecake. Don't know if they make that in house, or bring it in, but whatever they do, they got it right. Was probably one of the creamier cheesecakes I've had. Asked for a couple more yeast rolls to take with the leftovers and they were delivered promptly. As we left the Cafe, leftovers in hand, our waitress opened the door for another couple on the way in - as she did so, she waved goodbye and then made sure that we had our leftovers and didn't forget them. We laughed - how could you forget to take something so good? P.S. Breakfast leftovers were awesome. read more

being a mom n' pop type of joint...I expected them to be slow and not so busy...boy was I wrong...we arrived around 6:30pm at almost 90% full and with only 2 waiters and 1 lady hosting/cleaning tables ... they were extremly busy and slow on refilling drinks, took about 10min to wave down someone for togo boxes and check after the meal. but the food was pretty good. we shared some garlic mussles and bruchettas ... they were pretty good in size and flavor.......the house bread was wonderful as well......then she got a chicken pasta and I had a stromboli loaded w/ stuff and mozzerella, the spaghetti is a little light in the taste but it's still ok....with lots of chicken.....this place is BYOB and free wifi (supposely but I tried to connect and it asked me for a wep key) over a 3.25 stars.....they need to hire some help~ read more

Love stopping by for some lunch. They have a special lunch menu that features their specialty Italian items, a side salad and a drink for $6.99. They serve big portions! I have always had to take part of my meal to go and the price is just right. read more

Cafe Amore - Tiramisu - Cafes Near Me - Richardson, Texas

This review should be 2 1/2 stars. I can say we will come back because the food was pretty darn decent. The issue was it was a Wednesday and this place was packed and poorly staffed. I could sense the frustration between the patrons and the poor wait staff that consisted 2 waiters and one line cook trying to help out. So, this an unofficial help wanted ad for Amore. Decent Italian restaurant located in Richardson seeks 1-2 weekday wait staff. Must be as patient, customer service oriented to handle our older demographic, and willing help out on Wednesdays. Please apply in person read more

I was very pleasantly surprised by their restaurant when we went to lunch here a few weeks back. I have driven by it for the last 2.5 years and never really noticed it. Being from Chicago, I always complain about lack of good Italian food in Dallas. When Roman Cocina opened down the street awhile back I thought I was satisfied, however I still craved hole in the wall, family owned, make me feel like I was at one of my friends homes in Chicago places. Cafe Amore has filled that hole in my heart. First of all it looks exactly like I expect such a restaurant to look. The lunch specials are super affordable $7 for entree, drink, salad and bread. The entrees are good size too, my husband and I both had leftovers for lunch the next day. Service was great and fast on a week day. I also love BYOB restaurants. We will definitely be back for a dinner soon. read more

Love Cafe Amore best dishes pasta bolognese, sausage, meatballs, caprese salad, tiramisu, Italian wedding cake. Vangie the owner is the nicest lady and always has a smile and hug. Great value and byob. Best lunch special in Dallas or any where under $8. read more

I ordered with Uber Eats around 9:20 and Uber couldn't find a driver for my order until 10:50. I received a call from the owner of the restaurant around 10:30 asking me if someone would be picking up my order soon because they had already closed at 10pm. I was extremely touched as she assured me she was happy to continue to wait for a driver to pick it up even though they were long past closed. She was super nice and told me she does it all the time so her customers will be happy. I have never been personally contacted by a restaurant like that before when using food ordering apps. Most restaurants would not go above and beyond like that. She was extremely genuine and accommodating in a very frustrating situation. As for the food...it was INCREDIBLE. It was still hot when I received it and was super flavorful and fresh tasting. I got the chicken parm and a Caesar salad. It's hard to find good Italian food in the metroplex but this place was a total hit! I look forward to eating here in person post-Covid! Please support this amazing small business and eat here! 10/10 recommend! read more

Blazing hot lasagna! And a very economical lunch menu make this and its doppelgänger in Plano a winner in DFW. Their signature salad (a micro version of which shows up on your lunch entrees) is quite fine and worthy of a lunch in its own right. Our favorite however is the signature Pizza Arberesche with grilled chicken and artichokes! Nummy. For dessert, you'll be lucky if they have their Black Forest Cheesecake made on site! read more

I have gone to Cafe Amore occasionally for lunch over the last few years. The food used to be pretty good and at a reasonable price. The prices have apparently gone up recently, but unfortunately the food quality, which was always inconsistent, has apparently gone down. My biggest complaint however is their pricing on salad dressing. They normally give you a tiny ramekin (less than a tablespoon) of salad dressing with your salad. I like more dressing than that, so I ordered my salad with extra dressing. When the bill came, we just happened to notice that they had charged me an additional $0.75 for the extra couple of teaspoons of salad dressing. Whenever a restaurant that I frequent decides to gouge their customers by charging an outrageous amount for something that other restaurants give away for free, I stop going there, tell all of my friends to stop going there, and write a review to warn others not to go there. I recommend others do the same, and maybe restaurants will stop trying to gouge their customers. read more

I had my first date with my husband here over 8 years ago, so Cafe Amore will always have a fond place in my heart.

No charge BYOB heck yeah! As for the food, always delicious. Atmosphere is nice and the waitstaff are generally polite, albeit slow at times. We love to have a cheap date night here, it's been a favorite for years. read more

A REALLY LOUD place for dinner. So LOUD you can't hear across the table. Food was a little disappointing. Ordered Mussels in sauce which were overcooked & therefore "gummy. The Veal dish was very chewey for Veal. When this was pointed out to waiter, he replied Veal was tender by definition. After a while, the cook came out to meet/greet. She also asked how everything was and when two our of three people told her Veal was chewey for Veal, she replied it "looked tender" when sliced. Would I go back? Maybe, but only if forced. read more

Ya know I haven't been here for dinner yet. But I've gone several times for lunch. So far everything I've had has been pretty darn good. Add to it that lunch specials start at $4.99 and this is my new favorite place for lunch! I can get in and out for under $11 with a drink, tax and tip. Also I'm pretty sure its BYOB so major bonus points for that! For the most part its basic Italian food. But the sausage and peppers spaghetti is some of the best I've had. TONS of garlic and good flavors in this little dish. The calzone was really cheesy and very tasty as well. Service is good and the garlic bread that comes with every meal is delicious! If you are in the mood for a great lunch this is the place! I would imagine dinner is great here too with a little bottle of vino. read more

We have loved Cafe Amore for many, many years. We moved out of state, but we always make a point to come back for our favorite dishes when we're in town - and it feels like coming home! The food is excellent and the service is extraordinary. Definitely our favorite- bring your bottle of wine, relax, and savor the food and atmosphere! read more

Time of Day: Sunday 5:30p.m. Upon getting to the restaurant we were seated by one of the two waiters who were working tables for the night. Drink orders were prompt, but even with the moderate traffic within the restaurant our waitress seemed overwhelmed with the large family that her counterpart was struggling with which took her a bit to get to us ordering. My dining partner eventually had to flag the waitress down to take our orders. The manager was obviously on site sitting at his laptop, but he seemed nonplussed by his staff trying to keep up with the plates that were coming out of the kitchen. Food ordered: Stuffed Mushrooms Garlic bread Margherita pizza Stromboli While we waited for our food we were served their complimentary bread with their olive oil, herb, and balsamic vinegar blend. Their in house bread is far superior than their garlic bread. They were piping hot, crisp with a garlic olive oil Parmesan dusting outside, but the insides had a nice fluff to them. Shortly after this we got our garlic bread, which is pretty standard. I will say though the butter portion looked like it had an even portion of olive oil with butter. The highlight of our meal came out, the stuffed mushrooms. Though the stuffed mushrooms were tasty by themselves, little baby bella caps filled with crab and herb bread crumb mixture it was the sauce it all came in that was absolutely delectable. It resembled the color of lobster bisque. I'm not exactly sure what they put in it, but we were dipping everything into it, including my pizza. If I could have brought home a jar of that stuff I would have it was that delicious. The timing was perfect with our entrées. What made this particular Margherita a bit different from others I had, had was that they did not use a red sauce and one of the cheeses used was ricotta. It brought a bit more depth to the flavors where the basil was an assault to your taste buds. The crust was FINALLY a true Neapolitan crust not too thick or thin with that crisp you expect. My only complaint was I could tell it had been ready well before my dining partner's Stromboli because it was lukewarm while his was burn the roof of your mouth hot. Service: Though it started out on a bad note, our waitress seemed a bit less overwhelmed after the large family left and the bus boy/host started helping out. She agreed about the stuffed mushroom magic sauce, and she asked before removing if we wanted to keep it on the table. Observing her at other tables she was trying her best to juggle them all while staying congenial. Toward the middle of our dining experience it did get quite busy with large families, which oddly enough were better managed than toward the beginning. Price: $26 after tax, excellent price considering we got what they would consider two appetizers, one drink, and two entrées. We also filled up on so much amazing bread that we ended up with half of both our meals. It's just a shame there was no room for dessert. Overall impressions: Service This place could get out of hand since their waitstaff is bare minimum at best. I nearly did not get to try the food since we were tempted to leave due to the long wait just for our orders to be taken. Food This is where this restaurant completely redeemed itself. Their bread and sauces are made by somebody who takes pride in their work, and those two alone will keep me coming to this restaurant. Atmosphere Cheesy love ballads, seriously that's all they play. The inside reminds me of a Cheesecake factor with it's decor and murals, over the top. At least it gives you something to look at while you are waiting for your order to be taken. Price This would definitely save a lot of money for families eating out. Everything is very affordable and the portions are generous. Also, BYOB is tempting for those who spend a pretty penny on a bottle of wine while dining Italian. read more

Order pizza Togo. Great pizza, a medium will feed 3-4 people and very friend staff. Will come back and try other item on the menu.

Loved loved this place! The service was amazing. We had Vange greet us at our table when a couple we met told her we came from California. She was great. Our waiter, Ili, was nice, helpful, efficient and kept my drink full. We split a Caesar salad, a small pizza, a side of spaghetti and meatballs and a slice of Italian creme cake. Vange said the cake would be the best I'd try and she was right. The cake was magical. The meatballs were tender (snicker). The spaghetti sauce was hearty and the salad was flavorful. We had the best time. The food was so good and the service was spot on. I talked to a lady on her way out who I spotted eating the creme brûlée. She said the sugar crusted top was perfectly done and overall well worth the calories. That'll be next on my list to try. I would move to Dallas for this restaurant. read more

The food is pretty good and the price can't be beat. I had the fettuccine carbonara. I enjoyed it. The fried combo appetizer was so-so. I like the fried ravioli but NOT the mushrooms on that dish. My son had pizza and he really liked it. We shared an italian cream cake and that was exceptionally tasty! $5 might seem pricey for a slice, but is was a very large slice. The service is just OK. The waitstaff was a bunch of kids standing around chatting and the waitress didn't even tell us her name. I wasn't expecting 5 star service, but I was caught a little off guard because in such a small place, you can hear every word that everyone says. read more

I am so disappointed! After many years as a very satisified customer my last 2 deliveries have been inedible! A few months ago I ordered lasagna which was always exceptional but this time burnt on the bottom, leaving an awful flavor throughout. Because of my past exceptional experiences I decided to give Cafe Amore another chance & ordered Veal Parmigiana - it was also terrible! Overcooked to the point of being inedible! So sad to see what once was an amazing eatery come to this. read more

Had a Christmas friends dinner last evening. The service , the food, I had eggplant parmigiana was top rate. Delightful evening was enjoyed.